Palma de Mallorca · Old town
Plaça de Cort
The square in front of Palma Town Hall, where an old olive tree grows. It is a small stop on the way through the old town.
- 40 min
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Old town
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The town hall stands on the square and mixes Gothic, Baroque and Modernist features. It was first the courthouse and now houses the city council. A 600-year-old olive tree with a twisted trunk grows beside it and is a well-known meeting point. The square is a handy marker for the old-town walk.
What to look for
- The town hall façade
- The old olive tree with its twisted trunk
- The small shaded square
- The start of the lanes to Plaça Major
Opening hours
Always open.
Source: Visit Palma (Fundació Palma Turisme 365), checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. Free.
Getting there
Tip
Stop here to rest, and look up at the town hall's façade before walking on to the squares behind it.
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